Under Assembly Bill 128, today passed by the Senate, "public workers could not use their government-provided health insurance plans for abortions except in cases of rape, incest or to preserve the life of the mother. The restriction would apply to state workers and thousands of local government employees who get their coverage through the state Group Insurance Board."

"Wisconsin Republicans' continued attacks on women's reproductive rights are deeply disturbing. This latest effort to prevent women who are public employees from accessing a full range of health care options is upsetting, yet unsurprising, given that it is led by anti-choice extremist Leah Vukmir," said Melanie Conklin, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson.